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Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Litigation: General Commercial

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Dorsey & Whitney LLP

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Unique to the litigation market in Iowa, Dorsey has a global platform of trial experts serving a broad range of industries. The Des Moines Trial group completed the only defense of a “failed bank” case in Iowa arising out of the Great Recession. Unlike many of its competitors, the group regularly tries cases in Iowa state and federal courts and forums rather than merely litigating all cases until settlement.

David Tank leads the Dorsey trial practice. David is also the former co-chair of the firm-wide Food and Agriculture Industry Group. His practice includes, but is not limited to, complex business litigation, cases involving patents and other intellectual property, corporate control disputes, contract matters, and cases involving patents and other intellectual property. William (Bill) Miller is the other partner in the Des Moines Trial group. His practice includes complex business litigation and employment law matters primarily for clients in the health, governmental and financial services sectors.

Key industries for the Iowa trial group include: major pharmaceutical companies, financial services entities, manufacturers, healthcare providers, and governmental entities.

Clients (6)

  • Fimco, Inc.
  • West Liberty Foods
  • Hepar Bioscience
  • Sovereign Holdings
  • Plymouth Energy
  • Evertek, Inc.

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Litigation: General Commercial - Iowa

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
The Des Moines office of Dorsey & Whitney is valued for its strength in assisting clients from the manufacturing and public sectors, among others, with contractual disputes and other litigation matters. Additional capabilities include IP and business litigation. The firm is highly active representing clients in state and federal courts.
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Work Highlights

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  • Dorsey & Whitney LLP represented Medardo Rivera in a property dispute involving competing claims of ownership over his land – a commercial

    property where he ran his auto shop.

Strengths

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  • They are very responsive and their solutions are comprehensive and business-oriented. They also provide very smooth collaboration.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA

  • We have had excellent experience with the team members. We are in good hands.

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  • Their advice was thoughtful, prompt and practical. The team was also very accessible.

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  • The firm is very respected, has a lot of experience and many good attorneys. They do a great job.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • William Miller
    William Miller

    William Miller

    William Miller has significant experience in cases involving allegations of breach of contract, as well as employment disputes. His wide-ranging client portfolio spans private and public entities from a range of industries.

    • William is experienced, diligent and confident in his advice. He is clear about how he thinks a situation will pan out and very clearly lays it out.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA

    • William does a great job and gets great results. He is a high quality lawyer who has a lot of common sense. He doesn't spend time on things that don't matter.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
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  • Kirk Schuler
    Kirk Schuler

    Kirk Schuler

    Kirk Schuler is highly active in a broad variety of litigation matters. He regularly handles corporate, product liability, class action and fraud disputes and investigations.

    • Kirk's the best adviser I have ever had and he has my full trust.

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